New training centre set to boost expertise in prosthetics and orthotics
The UK is set to train more highly-skilled prosthetists and orthotists after the announcement of a new global centre of excellence at the University of…
Multi-million-pound research grant set to improve care for people with dementia
The largest ever research grant to improve palliative and end of life care for people with dementia in the UK has been awarded to researchers…
University develops AI solution to detect common infection in dementia patients
Credit: University of Surrey The University of Surrey has developed new artificial intelligence (AI) which aims to improve the identification of urinary tract infections (UTI)…
New study shows that wearable electronic device could reduce mobility problems in Parkinson’s
A wearable electronic device called ‘cueStim’, designed by researchers at the National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway, could help prevent and reduce freezing of gait,…
Red Cross opens new pop-up mobility service for elderly and disabled residents
Following mass closures in 2018, the British Red Cross has opened two mobile pop-up services in the Hampshire area to enable elderly and disabled people…
Innovative robot could help people with dementia remain independent in their homes
Researchers at the Washington State University (WSU) in America have unveiled a new, pioneering robot that aims to help people living with dementia and other…
Hospice patient receives effective diversional therapy with innovative VR equipment
By using virtual reality (VR) technology, Lancashire-based St Catherine’s Hospice has helped a patient experience the sights and sounds he loves from his hospice bed.…
Work and Pensions Secretary urged to make financial support fairer for unpaid carers
Carers UK hand-delivered a letter on the 10th January 2019, signed by more than 8,200 people, to the Work and Pensions Secretary, Rt Hon Amber…
Disabled people to lose out on charity’s accessible transport service
Charity Hertfordshire Action on Disability (HAD) has announced that it will close its accessible transport service for disabled people in April 2019 due to “significant…
Charity responds to NHS 10-year plan, welcoming the opportunity to make the NHS the most “carer-friendly” health service in the world
Carers UK has responded to the NHS Long Term Plan, welcoming the NHS’ plans to better recognise and support unpaid carers. The Long Term Plan…